The following Flying Display roles require a behavioural and attitudinal fitness assessment, in line with the CAA Fitness of Character Policy Framework, before undertaking the relevant duties:
- Flying Display Director (FDD)
- Airborne Flying Display Director (AFDD)
- Display Authorisation Evaluator (DAE)
- Display pilot (Display Authorisation (DA))
Behavioural and attitudinal assessment indicators
When making an assessment on the suitability of a candidate to hold a Flying Display role, the CAA looks for evidence relating to your:
- attitude
- integrity, credibility, honesty and openness
- diligence
- soundness of judgement
- willingness to obey the law
- likelihood of risk generating
These qualities can be demonstrated by:
- past compliance with regulatory obligations
- any enforcement action made by regulatory authorities
- a history of deliberate or reckless provision of false or misleading information made to a relevant authority in relation to any regulated or business activity
- dishonest behaviour or other improper conduct
- previous engagement with the CAA
When to apply?
Please refer to CAP 403 and CAP 1724 as applicable.
What happens next?
Following assessment, an appropriate notification will be sent to the applicant either to request further information or to confirm a satisfactory outcome.